The first "official" day of summer was yesterday, June 20. Kids are out of school. Vacations are planned. How can you tap into this busy summer beach reading season? Here are a few book marketing tips for finding new readers this summer: 1. Get involved on social media. You've been meaning to sign up for various … Continue reading Top 5 Book Marketing Tips to Boost Your Sales This Summer
Month: June 2012
As writers, we've all found ourselves at one time or another staring at an empty notepad or Word doc with nary an idea in mind. A deadline looms -- either self-imposed or external -- and you can't seem to put together a single coherent thought. You're desperately chasing that gem of an opening paragraph or … Continue reading Overcome Writer’s Block: Tip 1
Outskirts Press offers all authors (self-published and otherwise) two unique opportunities to garner the attention they deserve from Hollywood producers with a brand new suite of services named Book Your Trip to Hollywood. The first two services within the suite include: Book-to-Hollywood Treatment: A Hollywood standard 7-10 page treatment is often a prerequisite to optioning a book … Continue reading Self-Publishing Authors Can Now Capture Hollywood’s Attention
Self-publishing a book requires a diligent and dedicated sort. Naturally, we like to tip our hat to our self-published authors whenever we get a chance, so you can learn more about them and their works. This week, we are featuring Dr. Paul A. Jones' American Due Process. After seeing so many of those who were factually … Continue reading Self-Publishing Book Spotlight: American Due Process by Dr. Paul A. Jones
Today is Father's Day! And what better way to honor thy father than with a little daddy-centric reading? Get started here with seven Outskirts Press selections, all of which have "Daddy" in the title (in no particular order): All these books, and other Outskirts Press titles, are available from all major online retailers like Amazon, … Continue reading Father’s Day Offerings: Top 7 Self-Published Books with ‘Daddy’ in the Title
You don't have to jet off on a whirlwind tour in order to effectively market a self-published book. While large, summer book tours are, indeed, a fun way to connect with your readers in other cities, technology has made it possible to reach out to fans in other cost-effective ways. Self-publishing Outskirts Press author and comedy … Continue reading Self-Publishing Virtual Book Tour: Population: One by Jerry Belitch
"Your book would make a great movie!" How often have you heard that, or thought it yourself? We might be able to make it happen! Outskirts Press has launched its new Hollywood Book-to-Movie Treatment option, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a published book (with Outskirts Press or elsewhere), this is the … Continue reading How to submit your book to Hollywood
Here's this week's Featured Book-of-the-Week available now on Amazon.com! Daddy's Secrets: Til Death Do Us Part by Lorena Noe (4.5 Stars - 3 Customer Reviews) Price: $19.95 A story of family betrayal and abuse... Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time of this posting; … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book of the Week: Daddy’s Secrets by Lorena Noe
Karen Moriarty is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press. And she wants your help with the book cover. A comprehensive, in-depth portrayal of Michael Jackson that includes his last mysterious years, Defending A King ~ His Life & Legacy reveals new information and unique insights into this "king of a man." More controversial in life and in death … Continue reading Author Poll: Writer Karen Moriarty wants your help with her book cover
Book marketing is often revered as the most challenging part of self-publishing a book. There are so many things to do - how can an author decide which options will work best for them? What are other successful self-published authors doing? Wouldn't it be helpful to get a sneak peek into what others feel works best … Continue reading Top 10 Book Marketing Options for May 2012